Three key themes formed the concept of the Activist Lab at Boston University School of Public Health in August 2016: educate, innovate and empower. Harold Cox, associate dean for public health practice at Boston University School of Public Health, said the Activist Lab was formed because there was a need to engage the students, faculty and staff with the local community. Cox added that it was necessary to form conversations around the topic due to an increasing number of homeless individuals around the school. ...